[Kumar101]

Originally Posted by C300

Looks like a quality long zoom camera. The long zoom might be the reason for the shake at higher end of the zoom. 600mm will be very difficult to hand held and need a good support. How is the AF on this camera?

The AF is the only disappointing aspect of this Camera it tends to 'hunt' a lot trying to figure what you want to focus on when zoomed out. Static subjects are not an issue - it eventually figures out what you you're looking to focus on. Moving subjects can be very tricky, I'm going test it in burst mode to see how fast it can capture a sequence.

It lacks a touchscreen so you cant pick your focus point by tapping on the screen.

[C300]

More birds from Kukkarahalli Lake located in the heart of the city!

Bronzewinged Jacana


Brown Shrike


Glossy Ibis


Purple Moorhen

[C300]

Visited Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Thattekad during x-mas break last year. Two great days in birding heaven.

Malabar Trogon Male


Ceylon Frogmouth


Malabar Grey Hornbill



Distance is always an issue while capturing birds in the wild. Tried to capture these habitat shots with my limited reach.

Vernal Hanging Parrot


Fairy Bluebird Male


Green Imperial Pigeon


Flame-throated Bulbul



A Black Baza - This small bird of prey migrates in winter from Himalayas/ China to Western Ghats in south.

[C300]

Few busy months and not much of Birding
Waiting for the winter visitors to arrive. Sharing few Habitat shots from nearby lakes last winter

Bannur Lake Panorama. Flamingos spotted for the first time.



Flamingos, Northern Shovelor, Garganey, Stilts and more


Bird Yoga at Kukarhalli Lake


Stilts in Flight at Kukarhalli Lake

[C300]

..and Herons

Grey Heron in fight @ Kukkarahalli Lake





Purple Heron at the lake





a Pond Heron at Hebbal Lake

[C300]

Few wildlife pics from the Nagarhole forest safari



Wild dogs on the hunt





Lone Tusker





Malabar Giant Squirrel in action

[C300]

Recently rented the new Nikon D850 for a day. Some picks from the D850 + 200-500mm.

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher





Oriental Honey Buzzard



White-throated Fantail



Garganey Male



Garganey Female



Flameback woodpecker

[Maddy3008]

Came across this thread today. Lovely birding sights and pictures. Reminded me of my visit to Mysuru 5 months back. Keep shooting and sharing !

Originally Posted by C300

Recently rented the new Nikon D850 for a day. Some picks from the D850 + 200-500mm.

Is it just me or the pictures captured on the D850 are a tad softer than your earlier captures ?

[C300]

Originally Posted by Maddy3008

Is it just me or the pictures captured on the D850 are a tad softer than your earlier captures ?

I was a bit surprised as well. The pics were a bit soft and noisy. It’s the learning curve I guess.